One headteacher currently serves the two schools, which have been informally “collaborating” since September 2022.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Schools will retain ‘own identity’ under federation plan
The strengthening of ties between two Abertridwr schools has moved a step closer, with the start of a public consultation on the plans.
Council sets out school merger plans which would end single-sex education
Caerphilly County Borough Council is planning to eventually close down Lewis Girls’ School, in Ystrad Mynach, and transfer pupils to Lewis School Pengam, which is currently boys-only.
Secondary school could get new 3G sports pitch
St Cenydd Community School in Caerphilly could have a new all-weather sports pitch to replace one of its existing facilities.
Thumbs up for plan to convert church into convenience store
A Newbridge church is surplus to requirements and can be converted into a convenience store, council planners have decided.
Plans to join two schools as single ‘primary campus’ move a step closer
The council said previously the two schools have been “working in collaboration for a number of years” and their amalgamation would promote “closer working relationships”.
War of words escalates over uncertain future of cultural attractions
Cllr Eluned Stenner, the cabinet member for finance, has defended the proposals, given the financial “black hole” the local authority is trying to avoid.
Miners’ institute supporters to organise rally against planned ‘mothballing’
Town councillors who oppose a plan to mothball Blackwood Miners’ Institute are organising a rally for supporters of the venue to make their voices heard.
Plans to end single-sex education throw up wellbeing and job security concerns
Pupils, parents and staff are split over proposals to end single-sex education in the Upper Rhymney Valley and merge two comprehensive schools.
New school deal ‘in best interests’ of staff and pupils
Senior councillors have already backed a proposal for Cwmaber Infants School and Cwmaber Junior school to enter into a federation agreement.